Excited to share my response to Matt Pottinger and Mike Gallagher's good faith critique of Biden China policy.

It's now out in Foreign Affairs.

You can also read their reply to me and other critics.

A few thoughts on where we disagree, and more importantly, where we agree:

Proud to be in the next International Security with such great fellow authors

My thoughts with V.S. Subrahmanian & Daniel Linna lawfaremedia.org/article/should…

There was almost an element of marvel, certainly relief, as US officials spoke today describing how remarkably well Israel/US/UK/French/coalition efforts went in countering 300 Iranian missiles, and daylight assessment in Israel there had been virtually no damage.

This week: don’t miss ⁦Daniel Byman⁩ at Blue Blaze

blueblaze.substack.com/p/will-hezboll…

This is big news. The PA is about to end its “pay to slay” payments. That will constitute a big step in the “revitalization” of the PA. Jacob Magid has the details in this thread, including Netanyahu’s foot dragging on approving it, because he doesn’t want to lose a stick to beat

Good piece here: csis.org/blogs/examinin…

Looks like an excellent event: americanpurpose.com/events/march-7…

Great reporting on US-Ukraine intel cooperation. Very detailed. Numerous revelations. nytimes.com/2024/02/25/wor…

US Sanctions Office Is the Government's Underfunded Moneymaker #OFAC ⁦Treasury Department⁩ bloomberg.com/news/newslette…

Massive Hezbollah rocket barrage at Northern Israel, maybe one of the largest since the war started

Think-piece from me - a debatable proposition - about many weird occurrences since three Americans were killed. It basically lays out the case that deterrence is kinda working - Explaining Apparent Muqawama De-Escalation Since January 28 - Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

Kataib Hezbollah commander killed in Baghdad in US strike reut.rs/3SqRHxs

I'm not really sure what Joly is talking about. Hamas and PIJ are already listed entities under Canadian law. Designating their leaders is redundant.

Sanctions theatre.

If this gov wants to be serious about sanctions, we need more resources to enforce.

'The Counterinsurgency Trap in Gaza: Why Israel Cannot 'Clear, Hold, and Build' Its Way to Victory,' my thoughts on the dangers of Israeli mission creep in #Gaza for Foreign Affairs foreignaffairs.com/israel/counter…

My thoughts on the US airstrikes on Iraq and Syria foreignpolicy.com/2024/02/02/us-…

Many things: 1. Which groups does this report *specifically' refer to? Being specific matters. 2. It's well-known that Iran doesn't have 100% complete control over a number of groups. 3. Report has interesting timing... 4. I feel this report was released to muddy the water.

NATO will celebrate its 75th Anniversary this April. To mark this significant milestone, Georgetown SFS is bringing policymakers & scholars together to discuss the Alliance's past, present, and future. We invite you to join us on April 8: css.georgetown.edu/natoat75/

Yikes. But expect more of this as election approaches. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/p…

Good presentation of an array of options nytimes.com/2024/01/27/wor…